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MetcashASX:MTS 74 Days Sales Outstanding is 39.44 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 32.68. GuruFocus rates ASX:MTS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 68.54% on this metric.
Metcash's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was A$1,918 Mil. Metcash's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was A$8,877 Mil.
Hence, Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 39.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MTS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.87 Med: 32.68 Max: 38.39
Current: 38.39
During the past 13 years, Metcash's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 38.39. The lowest was 25.87. And the median was 32.68.
ASX:MTS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 68.54% of 302
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.955
vs ASX:MTS: 38.39
Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Apr. 2025 (39.72) to Apr. 2026 (39.44).
Metcash (ASX:MTS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Metcash Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Metcash Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:MTS vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Metcash Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 39.44 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 32.68. Over the past decade, Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.87 to 38.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #207 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Metcash's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.44 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 32.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.87 to a high of 38.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.96. Metcash's value of 39.44 is 79.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #207 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #207 out of 302 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.96. Metcash's value of 39.44 is 79.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Metcash's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.87 to 38.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.68 vs. the industry median of 21.96, Metcash has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.96, based on 302 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metcash's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.44 is 79.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.44, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 32.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (ASX:MTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.56, compared to a current price of A$2.97 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.44, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 32.68 and 79.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.96. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.44 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Metcash (ASX:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.97 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.56.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MTS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 39.44 (21% above median its 10-year median of 32.68)
GF Value™: A$3.56 vs. price of A$2.97 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#207 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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